The Magic Flute Met Opera Holiday Encore

Rating:

No Rating

Genre:

Program

Release Date:

December 21, 2011

Running time:

115 minutes

Director:

Julie Taymor

Writer:

Mozart

Distributor:

NCM/ Fathom

Description: An encore presentation of Mozart's The Magic Flute will be shown in movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, December 21. Enter a magical world of dancing bears, giant birds, and colorful adventure in Mozart's ever-popular masterpiece. This abridged version, sung in English, is perfect for opera fans of all ages. Tony Award winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King) directs a youthful cast conducted by Metropolitan Opera Music Director James Levine. This performance was originally presented in December 2006 as the inaugural transmission of the Met's Live in HD series. Don't miss this fantastical production on the big screen. Sung in English.